As part of its mission to discover, share and inspire Algerian intellect, the Algerian Network for Academics, Scientists & Researchers (anasr.org) organised a live streamed networking event where we announced the winners of the 2014 Algerian Paper of the Year Awards.في إطار مهمتها لاكتشاف و تبادل و إلهام الفكر الجزائري ، نظمت شبكة النصر - الشبكة الجزائرية للأكاديميين و العلماء و الباحثين - لحضور لقاء بث مباشر على الإنترنت أين تم الإعلان عن الفائزين بجائزة أحسن منشورة علمية جزائرية لسنة ٢٠١٤ Running its second edition, anasr.org's Algerian Paper of the Year Awards is an annual initiative to recognise the achievements of Algerian scientists and researchers and to promote excellence in academic publishing. The awards experience is unique in its emphasis on celebrating scientific achievements emanating from Algeria through a process of nomination, shortlisting and peer review that fully engages the wider community of Algerian scientists and researchers in and out of the country (More on the awards here: http://www.anasr.org/awards). في طبعتها الثانية ، جائزة أحسن منشورة علمية جزائرية هي مبادرة سنوية للإحتفاء بإنجازات الباحثين الجزائريين و تعزيز ثقافة الإمتياز في النشر الأكاديمي . هي مبادرة فريدة حيث تتميز عملية إختيار و تمحيص المنشورات العلمية الجزائرية بتركيزها على اسهام المجتمع العلمي الجزائري ككل داخل و خارج الجزائر - أنظر هذا الرابط للاضطلاع على المزيد http://www.anasr.org/awards

1. Celebrating Algerian Science
Winners announcement event
April 2014

2. About anasr.org
¤ Independent initiative: Launched in 2011 to promote a
culture of scientific excellence and engagement for
Algeria
¤ Building a network: A platform for interaction and
exchange between Algerian academics, scientists and
researchers
¤ Community - Bridges

3. About anasr.org
¤ Independent initiative: Launched in 2011 to promote a
culture of scientific excellence and engagement for
Algeria
¤ Building a network: A platform for interaction and
exchange between Algerian academics, scientists and
researchers
¤ Community - Bridges
Online Open Directory (168 members)

4. About anasr.org
¤ Independent initiative: Launched in 2011 to promote a
culture of scientific excellence and engagement for
Algeria
¤ Building a network: A platform for interaction and
exchange between Algerian academics, scientists and
researchers
¤ Community - Bridges
Community News and Q&A

5. About anasr.org
¤ Independent initiative: Launched in 2011 to promote a
culture of scientific excellence and engagement for
Algeria
¤ Building a network: A platform for interaction and
exchange between Algerian academics, scientists and
researchers
¤ Community - Bridges
Inspire Magazine

6. Network membership
¤ Independent initiative: Launched in 2011 to promote a
culture of scientific excellence and engagement for
Algeria
¤ Building a network: A platform for interaction and
exchange between Algerian academics, scientists and
researchers
¤ Community - Bridges
Project Specific Volunteers (17)
Network Members (168)

7. Network membership
¤ Independent initiative: Launched in 2011 to promote a
culture of scientific excellence and engagement for
Algeria
¤ Building a network: A platform for interaction and
exchange between Algerian academics, scientists and
researchers
¤ Community - Bridges
Network Members (168)
Romaissa
Boussahel
Oussama
Metatla
Abderrezaq
Soltani
Sofian
Otmani
Youcef
Mehellou

8. Program
¤ Intro
¤ About the Algerian Paper of the Year Awards
¤ Session 1
¤ Biological Sciences: Dr. Abdelali Agouni
¤ Physical Sciences: Dr. Samir Rihani
¤ Chemical Sciences: Dr. Youcef Mehellou
¤ Winners Announcements
¤ Break

9. Program
¤ Session 2
¤ Computer Science & Engineering: Dr. Abdeljalil Bennecer
¤ Medicine, Pharmacy & Vet. Sciences: Dr. Hannen Ali-Boucetta
¤ Winners Announcements
¤ Closing
¤ 2015 Awards
¤ Ongoing / upcoming anasr.org activities

11. ¤ The Algerian Paper of the Year Awards isan annual event
that aims to recognise and celebrate the achievements
of Algerian scientists.
¤ The Awards are given in 5 categories;
1. Biological Sciences
2. Chemical Sciences
3. Computer Sciences and Engineering
4. Medicine, Pharmacy and Veterinary Sciences
5. Physical Sciences and Mathematics
The Algerian Paper of the Year
Awards

12. The Algerian Paper of the Year
Awards
¤ To be considered for the Awards, papers are need to be
nominated after which they undergo a rigorous
shortlisting and peer review stages to determine the
winning papers.
¤ The first edition of the Awards was launched in 2013 and
attracted a lot of interest.
¤ Today, we will be awarding the winning papers across
the 5 categories and celebrate the achievements of all
the nominated papers.

13. The Algerian Paper of the Year
Awards Committee
Asma Amrani, Algeria
Mohamed Belhocine, France Oussama Metatla, UK
Youcef Mehellou, UK

14. From Nomination to Awards
Nominations
Criteria of accepting papers: 1) The bulk of the published work must have been carried out in an
Algerian university or research organisation and 2) Papers must have been published in a peer
reviewed journal, magazine or proceedings between the 1 of January 2013 and the 31st of
December 2013
Short-listing
Nominated papers were examined by 19 different scientists to short-list
the top 5 papers per discipline. Short-listers are asked to consider the following:
1) is the work new? 2) Is it of current interest in the field? 3) How well are the experiments
and analyses presented? 4) Is the work of great significance?
Reviewing
Short-listed papers were then reviewed by 22 experts who scored the papers on:
1) Novelty of the reported work, 2) Quality of experimental work, 3) Significance of findings,
4) Presentation and 5) Potential impact.
15th January-15th February
15th February-10th March
10th March-15th April
26th April Announcement of the Winners

15. The 2014 Algerian Paper of the
Year Awards
Biological Sciences
(30)
Chemical Sciences
(38)
Computer Science
&
Engineering
(62)Medicine, Pharmacy
&
Veterinary Sciences
(34)
Physical Sciences
&Mathematics(75)
Didn’t
meet
criteria
(14)
Total submissions 253.

16. The 2014 Algerian Paper of the
Year AwardsUniversity
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University
of
Oran
University
ofSetif
USTHB,Alger
University
of
Blida
University
ofConstantine
University
ofBoum
erdes
University
of
Batna
University
ofAnnaba
University
of
Bijaia
University
of
Biskra
University
of
SidiBelAbbes
University
of
Jijel
University
ofM
ostaganem
University
of
Lagouat
University
ofOuargla
University
ofDjelfa
University
of
Guelm
a
University
ofM
’Sila
University
of
Skikda
University
ofTiziOuzou
University
ofOum
El-­‐Bouaghi
University
ofBechar
University
ofBourjBou-­‐Arreridj
University
of
Chlef
University
of
El-­‐Taref
University
ofKhem
isM
iliana
University
ofKhenchela
University
ofM
edea
University
ofRelizane
University
ofTiaret
University
ofTbessa
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Number
of
authors

17. The 2014 Algerian Paper of the Year Awards

18. 2014 vs. 2013
Number
ofPapers
Nominated
BiologicalSciences
Chem
icalSciences
Com
puterSciences
&
Engineering
M
edicine,
Pharm
acy
&
Vet.Sciences
PhysicalSciences
&
M
aths
0%
50%
47%
53%
17%
2013
2014

19. Celebrating Algerian Science
Session 1:
Dr. Abdelali Agouni
Dr. Samir Rihani
Dr. Youcef Mehellou
Winners Announcements

20. Celebrating Algerian Science
Session 2:
Dr. Abdeljalil Bennecer
Dr. Hannen Ali-Boucetta
Winners Announcements

21. Winners Announcement
• Biological Sciences
• Physical Sciences & Mathematics
• Chemical Sciences

22. Biological Sciences:
Honourable Mentions
¤ First Molecular Analysis of F8 Gene in Algeria: Identification of a Novel Mutation
Meriem Abdi, Faouzia Zemani-Fodil, Mostefa Fodil, Meriem Samia Aberkane, Hadj Touhami, Nadhira Saidi-
Mehtar, Catherine Costa, and Abdallah Boudjema – Oran
¤ Identification of four common α-thalassemia gene deletions among a group with
hemoglobinopathies in Sétif population, Algeria
Bakhouche Houcher, Ays enur Öztürk, Samia Begag, Zahira Houcher and Nejat Akar – Setif
¤ Gel-free proteomics reveal potential biomarkers of priming-induced salt tolerance in
durum wheat
Azzedine Ferchab, Anna Laura Capriottia, Giuseppe Carusoa, Chiara Cavalierea, Hocine Gherrouchac,
Roberto Samperia, Serena Stampachiacchierea, Aldo Laganaa – Khenchal, Constantine
¤ Immunolocalization of estrogen and androgen receptors in the caput epididymidis of the
fat sand rat (Psammomys obesus): Effects of seasonal variations, castration and efferent
duct ligation
Rafik Menada, Souaâd Smaïa, Elara Moudilouc, Farida Khammarb, Jean-Marie Exbrayatc, Thérèse Gernigon-
Spychalowicza – Algiers

23. Biological Sciences: Winner

24. Physical Sc. & Mathematics:
Honourable mentions
¤ Experimental investigation of new biocomposite with low cost for thermal insulation
Mourad Chikhi, Boudjemaa Agoudjil, Abderrahim Boudenne, Abdelkader Gherabli Batna, Development of
Solar Equiment Unit in Tipaza
¤ Parabolic trough solar thermal power plant: Potential, and projects development in Algeria
Taqiy eddine Boukelia, Mohamed-Salah Mecibah Constantine
¤ Design and realization of a novel sun tracking system with absorber displacement for
parabolic trough collectors
A. Gama, C. Larbes, A. Malek, F. Yettou,and B. Adouane Ghardaia, Algiers and Batna
¤ A review of studies on central receiver solar thermal power plants
Omar Behar, Abdallah Khellaf, Kamal Mohammedi Algiers
¤ Polypyrrole-covered MnO2 as electrode material for supercapacitor
A. Bahloul, B. Nessark, E. Briot, H. Groult, A. Mauger, K. Zaghib, C.M. Julien Setif

25. Physical Sciences &
Mathematics: Winner

26. Chemical Sciences:
Honourable mentions
¤ Synthesis, crystal structure and antibacterial activity of new highly
functionalized ionic compounds based on the imidazole nucleus
Mebarek Bahnous , Abdelmalek Bouraiou, Meryem Chelghoum, Sofiane Bouacida, Thierry Roisnel, Farida
Smati, Chafia Bentchouala, Philippe C. Gros, Ali Belfaitah Constantine
¤ Reaction of carbon disulfide with 2-bromoimidazolium salts. Novel bicyclic
mesoionic thiazolo[3,2-a]imidazoles
Sana Zama, Abdelmalek Bouraiou, Sofiane Bouacida, Thierry Roisnel, Ali Belfaitah Constantine
¤ Synthesis of New 3-heteroaryl-2-phenylquinolines and their Pharmaco-
logical Activity as Antimicrobial Agents
Saida Benzerka,Abdelmalek Bouraiou, Sofiane Bouacida, Thierry Roisnel, Chafia Bentchouala, Farida Smati,
Bertrand Carboni and Ali Belfaitah Constantine
¤ Antimicrobial activity and phytochemical screening of Arbutus unedo L.
Mohamed El Amine Dib , Hocine Allali, Amel Bendiabdellah, Nawel Meliani, Boufeldja Tabti Tlemcen

27. Chemical Sciences: Winner

28. Winners Announcement
• Computer Science & Engineering
• Medicine, Pharmacy & Veterinary Sciences

29. Computer Sc. & Engineering:
Honourable mentions
¤ Performance and efficiency control enhancement of wind power generation
system based on DFIG using three-level sparse matrix converter
Nabil Taib, Brahim Metidji, Toufik Rekioua – Bejaia
¤ Phase Current Reconstruction Using a Single Current Sensor of Three-Phase AC
Motors Fed by SVM-Controlled Direct Matrix Converters
Brahim Metidji, Member, Nabil Taib, Lotfi Baghli, Senior Member, Toufik Rekioua, and Seddik
Bacha, Member – Bejaia, Tlemcen
¤ No-reference blur image quality measure based on multiplicative multiresolution
decomposition
A. Serir , A. Beghdadi, F. Kerouh – Algiers
¤ Reliabilty of The DTC-SVM in losses minimisation of Wind Conversion Chain
output inverter
L. Bouras, F. Bourourou, A. Djellad – Skikda, Bordj Badji Mokhtar
¤ Road traffic density estimation using microscopic and macroscopic parameters
Ouessai Asmaa, Keche Mokhtar, Ouamri Abdelaziz – Oran

30. Computer Science &
Engineering: Winner

31. Medicine, Pharmacy & Vet.
Sciences: Honourable mentions
¤ Ex vivo immunomodulatory effect of all-trans-retinoic acid during Behc et’s disease: a
study in Algerian patients
Zineb Djeraba, Karim Boumedine, Amina Arroul-Lammali, Fifi Otmani, Houda Belguendouz,
and Chafia Touil-Boukoffa – Algiers
¤ A simple and accessible screening method for congenital thrombopathies using an
impedance haematology counter
Mohamed Brahimi, Mohamed Nazim Bennaoum , Hassiba Lazreg, Affaf Adda, Hadjer Beliali,
Amel Mihoubi, Abdessamad Arabi, Mohamed Amine Bekadja – Oran
¤ Evaluation of healing activity of PVA/chitosan hydrogels on deep second degree burn:
Pharmacological and toxicological tests
Assia Nacer Khodja, Mohamed Mahlous, Djamel Tahtat, Samah Benamer, Souad Larbi Youcef, Henni
Chader, Latifa Mouhoub, Manel Sedgelmaci, Nassima Ammi, Mohamed Benslimane Mansouri,
Saadia Mameri – Algiers
¤ Association analysis of IL10,TNF-α, and IL23R-IL12RB2 SNPs with Behçet’s disease risk in
Western Algeria
Ouahiba Khaib Dit Naib , Mourad Aribi, Aicha Idder, Amel Chiali , Hakim Sairi, Isabelle Touitou,
GérardLefranc8 andMounaBarat-Houari – Tlemcen, Oran

32. Chemical Sciences: Winner
Medicine, Pharmacy &
Veterinary Sciences: Winners

33. The 2015 Algerian Paper of the
Year Awards
• Post-awards: report, interviews
• 2015 edition

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